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<p>The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to revise its regulations governing performance-based reduction in grade and removal actions. The proposed rule will update references and language due to statutory changes as well as streamline and clarify procedures and requirements to better support managers in addressing unacceptable performance. This also supports agencies in implementing their plans to maximize employee performance as required by OMB M-17-22 (April 12, 2017).</p>
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        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>First Time Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
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        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
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        <EO_13771_DESIGNATION>Fully or Partially Exempt</EO_13771_DESIGNATION>
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            <CFR>5 CFR 432</CFR>
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        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
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                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/00/2018</TTBL_DATE>
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        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>No</SMALL_ENTITY>
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        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
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                <FIRST_NAME>Tim</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Curry</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Workforce Policy and Innovation</TITLE>
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                    <CODE>3206</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Personnel Management</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OPM</ACRONYM>
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                <PHONE>202 606-2930</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>employeeaccountability@opm.gov</EMAIL>
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                    <STREET_ADDRESS>1900 E Street NW,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20415</ZIP>
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